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I made an ADR for the Wave after reading a review. It was well worth it. Everything on the buffet was fresh, hot and flavorful. Eggs Benedict were cooked just slightly past the runny stage, but still quite above my expectation.
I liked the atmosphere. This seems like a hidden gem. It's right next to check-in, but it was quiet in there. This translated into really good service. We were celebrating our daughter's birthday during the trip and she was treated to a delicious brownie at the end of the meal.
Definitely will go again!

mmfan

Registered: February 2007Posts: 82

Review Date: Tue October 7, 2014

Would you recommend the product? Yes |
| Rating: 9

Positive aspects of the product (pros):

great breakfast buffet

Cons:

wish the area had windows!

We had planned a side trip to the Contemporary resort one day as we were spending time visiting various resorts. We made reservations for breakfast here, not really knowing what to expect. We were seated promptly, and decided to order the buffet. Everything was very fresh and good, standard breakfast offerings but prepared very well. We talked for a short time to one of the chef's who was out checking the buffet, he obviously cared a great deal about what we thought about the food preparation and presentation. It was nice to dine without large crowds or characters for once. The restaurant décor fits very well into the Contemporary resort theming, but we felt like a view of the lake or other surroundings would have been nice. We would return again, all in all a good experience.

Wendy Writes

Registered: May 2010Posts: 34

Review Date: Sun May 4, 2014

Would you recommend the product? Yes |
| Rating: 3

Positive aspects of the product (pros):

Quiet sit down breakfast

Cons:

Feels like you are sitting in the basement

Service was good. Food was ok, not buffet, ordered off the menu. Nothing great.

lindseymortus

Registered: March 2014Posts: 6

Review Date: Mon March 17, 2014

Would you recommend the product? Yes |
| Rating: 10

Positive aspects of the product (pros):

quiet, food

Cons:

This was a great breakfast stop. We had the buffet and everything was really fresh and good. The sweet potato pancakes were great! (kinda tasted like pumpkin)

Irishrabbit

Registered: June 2011Location: New JerseyPosts: 18

Review Date: Sun December 22, 2013

Would you recommend the product? Yes |
| Rating: 9

Positive aspects of the product (pros):

Excellent food, service

Cons:

We tried breakfast at the Wave after reading about the Sweet Potato pancakes on their menu. All I can say is INCREDIBLE! They were both sweet and savory, very moist & full of flavor. The Pecan honey butter was wonderful, and you only needed a bit of syrup. The Wave has become our 2nd "must-go" breakfast spot along with the Kona Café.

missy

Registered: August 2007Location: ConnecticutPosts: 98

Review Date: Sat August 3, 2013

Would you recommend the product? Yes |
| Rating: 9

Positive aspects of the product (pros):

Food selection on buffet

Cons:

straws. they are paper

Love what the buffet provides. This was our second time there and will go back. I liked the fresh fruit and no fruit flies around the food here! Everything on buffet was replenished as soon as possible.

onejasper

Registered: January 2010Location: CanadaPosts: 22

Review Date: Sun July 21, 2013

Would you recommend the product? Yes |
| Rating: 9

Positive aspects of the product (pros):

Location and selection

Cons:

Service can be slow

First time we visited here we had made a reservation. We quickly learned there was no need to reserve as the restaurant is large and rarely full.
We ate here most days as the selection for the buffet is excellent. Three picky eaters in our party and everyone was happy.
Sweet potato pancakes...WOW and I did not think I would like them...we all loved them. The mickey waffles are multi grain and my picky DD will tell you they were her favourite and she could not tell the difference between those and the regular ones at 1900 Park Fare.
The eggs are ok but the omelette of the day was better. If the scrambled eggs are fresh out, they can be a bit too liquidy for my taste but you could find some firmer eggs mixed in.
The omelettes are good, the biscuits, they have bagels,bacon, sausage, lots of fruit and great breakfast potatoes and bacon. It was a birthday for two of our party and the waitress arrived with decorated cakes, sparkles and candles and that was a nice touch.
Sometimes it took a while to get our bill.
We would recommend this to anyone looking for a good selection, nice ambience, but not if in a hurry to get your bill and go although I guess you could just say "we are in a hurry"

wendybarrie

Registered: May 2013Posts: 18

Review Date: Wed May 22, 2013

Would you recommend the product? Yes |
| Rating: 10

Positive aspects of the product (pros):

Excellent

Cons:

We were here for the Mother's Day brunch which was excellent and far surpassed the table in Wonderland experince we had in EPCOT a few years back. As noted on there regular menu the sweet potatoe pancakes and honey/pecan butter were divine! Will look forward to choosing this restaurant as a respit from the Magic Kingdom as it is a quick stroll away. Also, the coffee is organic and the have a nice beer selection download beers and ears to see.

dyej

Registered: January 2012Location: United StatesPosts: 4

Review Date: Wed February 27, 2013

Would you recommend the product? Yes |
| Rating: 10

Positive aspects of the product (pros):

good food, peaceful

Cons:

none

We had a wonderful late breakfast at the Wave, 10:30. There were few people, no need for an ADR. The buffet is great, $20 adult, $10 kid. Most items on the menu are also on the buffet. The food good with a lot of variety. The best thing was the peace and quiet. After three days in the park the Wave was a nice meal to end our trip. Highly recommend.

bellebookworm9

Registered: May 2009Location: 1,194 Miles from Disney WorldPosts: 250

Review Date: Fri March 9, 2012

Would you recommend the product? Yes |
| Rating: 9

Positive aspects of the product (pros):

Cons:

This restaurant is currently offering a 40% discount for cast members at breakfast and lunch, so I booked a reservation for myself and two friends. We arrived just on time for our 10:30am ADR on 3/7, and even though one of our party had fallen ill that morning and was unable to accompany us, we were seated with no problem.

The restaurant is a little tricky to find-I'd never been in the Contemporary before, and we came by monorail this time-but once inside it was calming and tastefully decorated. I had debated between the sweet potato pancakes and the buffet, but upon finding out that the pancakes were on the buffet, both my friend and I chose that.

We were not disappointed. The croissants, bacon, muffins, breads, and pastries were excellent. I had some rice crispies cereal and was pleased to find milk at the cereal station, although I did have to ask for a spoon. The breakfast biscuit was fine, and I enjoyed the whole grain Mickey waffles. I had heard they were gritty and unpleasant, but I liked them-I had also doused them in syrup, so perhaps that made a difference? Really my only disappointment turned out to be the sweet potato pancakes! While they had excellent flavor, they were dry, even with the added pecan honey butter.

I was pleased to see that our drinks were included in the buffet price-something I was not expecting. Even including an automatic 18% gratuity, this still might be the cheapest buffet for CMs on property, with a total cost of $17. Will definitely return in the future!

oneSAHDdude

Registered: September 2010Location: MichiganPosts: 20

Review Date: Thu March 1, 2012

Would you recommend the product? Yes |
| Rating: 7

Positive aspects of the product (pros):

Quiet dining, healthy options

Cons:

Could use more variety

We made a point of venturing over to the Wave for breakfast after reading great reviews about the buffet. In reality, there's not much there you couldn't find anywhere else. The cold salmon and fixings was a nice touch, expect there weren't any bagels fit for piling it on top. The rest of the buffet consisted of fresh fruit, and standard breakfast fare. Bacon was weak, but the sausage was better than usual. Not all that I expected after the wondrous reviews; nothing fancy other than the salmon.

d_wooden

Registered: February 2012Location: Tiskilwa IlliniosPosts: 15

Review Date: Fri February 24, 2012

Would you recommend the product? Yes |
| Rating: 7

Positive aspects of the product (pros):

great breakfast buffet

Cons:

don't eat the whole grain waffles

The Wave has a fantastic breakfast buffet. Everything you could possibly want was available for sampling. The only thing I found unsavory was the whole grain waffles...dry and almost inedible. When I complained to waitress about it she pretty much told me that everyone says the same thing but Disney has this thing about 'healthy' ingredients. I just laughed and said I can eat healthy at home, I'm on vacation now! lol

cchurch74

Registered: June 2006Location: Glen Burnie, MDPosts: 19

Review Date: Wed February 8, 2012

Would you recommend the product? Yes |
| Rating: 9

Positive aspects of the product (pros):

Food and Service

Cons:

We went to breakfast here on 2/2. We had gone here last year and again asked for Tim as our server. He was great! Again, he was one of the best servers we had all week!

My Mom and Sis have allergies (dairy & shellfish) so Chef Dylan came out to the table. He let them know what they could have and also sent Tim out with an incredible fruit plate to go along with our meal. Both Tim and Chef Dylan made this a great experience for all of us!

DH and I had the buffet, which was very good. The food was all hot, fresh and tasty. I think its been improved from last year. Its a great deal too!